Cordance is dedicated to accelerating the growth of vertically focused business-to-business (B2B) software-as-a-service (SaaS) companies through acquisition and long-term tactical and financial guidance. We’re experienced operators and subject-matter experts with a passion for software and building businesses. We partner with founders to help them scale their businesses and realize their companies’ full potential.
We look for businesses with strong leadership and high potential for profitable growth, and work together to increase year-over-year revenue, company efficiency, and impact. Cordance envisions that all companies we work with achieve their full potential. We embrace what makes each company great and build on those foundations. We believe in elevating a company as it scales, delivering dignity to the organization and its employees, and sharing a passion for building a legacy.
Cordance, an acquirer and enhancer of vertically focused SaaS companies, is seeking a Vice President of Engineering, reporting to the Chief Technology Officer. As a member of this highly visible team, you will collaborate across all functions and within the technology organization. This role will be responsible for building and operating an Engineering Center of Excellence to improve delivery of features and improvements across several product lines to our customers, while improving efficiency and reducing R&D cost. This role will be a member of Cordance’s senior leadership team, requiring deep technical expertise, management experience, and a strategic mindset, typically gained through years of experience in progressively responsible positions.
This role can be fully remote, hybrid, or in-office; all candidates must be based in US with full work authorization.
Responsibilities:
- Establish and operate Cordance’s Engineering Center of Excellence, including product and infrastructure engineering and operations, security operations, QA, and project management in partnership with our PMO
- Build and execute the strategy for expanding use of the CoE across the business
- Benchmark and measure delivery practices, building plans to improve delivery of features and improvement to customers
- Benchmark and measure R&D spend to ensure efficient spend for both headcount and software
- Own Cordance’s Product Strategy motion, working across lines of business to establish and maintain roadmaps for each product line
- Develop and perform product delivery/SDLC assessments and measure results over time
- Participate in technology due diligence and integration activities for new businesses
- Serve as a mentor and consultant to technologists across the business
- Participate in the hiring process for key technology leaders
- Build relationships with stakeholders at all levels, including FP&A, Human Resources, Product & Technology, Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, and Operations
- Drive accountability for the delivery of several workstreams against their deliverables
- Identify and solve emerging problems; know when to escalate issues to move them forward and, when faced with ambiguity, step into the void to find solutions
- Manage multiple projects concurrently
- Thrive in a fast-paced team atmosphere with the confidence to adjust and adapt as priorities change
Qualifications:
- 15+ years experience in software engineering or related fields
- 10+ years experience as a people leader in progressively senior positions
- 5+ years experience as a senior level leader (Director or higher)
- Strong foundation in software engineering principles, architecture, and system design.
- Expertise in multiple programming languages, development frameworks, and infrastructure technologies - both cloud and co-located.
- Demonstrated experience with Agile methodologies and other modern development practices like continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD)
- Solid experience managing product development lifecycles and aligning technical roadmaps with business goals
- Extensive experience in managing outsourced or remote development teams, including vendor selection, relationship management, and integration of remote teams into the broader organizational structure
- Experience in setting up and scaling outsourced development operations, ensuring smooth collaboration, and maintaining productivity standards across different locations
- Strong attention to detail and ability to clearly communicate the big picture
- Experience working in a SaaS company
- Proven ability to work directly with all levels of leadership
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Please note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes, work on a Corp-to-Corp basis, or engage with non-vetted external agencies.
Why Join Us?
At Cordance, we believe in taking care of our team members. When you join us, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance:
- Health and Wellness:
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Coverage begins on your first day of employment.
- Retirement Savings:
- 401K Plan (US): We match 1:1 for the first 3% of contributions and 0.5:1 for the next 2%. Contribute 5% of your salary and get a 4% match. Choose from pre-tax and Roth options. You’re eligible the first of the month after 90 days and immediately vested.
- RRSP (CAN): We match 1:1 for the first 3% of contributions and 0.5:1 for the next 2%. Contribute 5% of your salary and get a 4% match. Choose from pre-tax and Roth options. You’re eligible the first of the month after 90 days and immediately vested.
- Paid Time Off:
- Flexible PTO: Enjoy uncapped paid time off to balance your work and personal life.
- Parental Leave:
- 12 weeks paid leave for all employees.
- Remote Work Support:
- Monthly Stipend: Receive $75 USD / $140 CAD per month for phone and internet if you work remotely.
- Holidays:
- Generous Holiday Schedule: Benefit from an extensive list of holidays to recharge and spend time with loved ones.
Join us and be part of a company that values your contributions and well-being from day one!
EEOC & ADA Statement:Cordance and its companies provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, creed, sex, nationality, ancestry, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.Cordance and its companies comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources.This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.Final candidate must be able to pass a background check.To view applicant notices required under federal and state law, please visit: https://cordance.co/applicant-notices/
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Cordance is a software company that acquires and accelerates the growth of vertically-focused, B2B SaaS companies by investing in their products, processes and people — for the long-term. Our experienced operators and subject-matter experts provide go-to-market leadership, operational support and financial backing to help our acquired businesses realize their full potential.
We partner with founders of established companies with less than $10M in ARR that have demonstrated product-market fit, strong teams, high customer retention rates and a readiness to serve an expanded customer base.
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